Dinner

Healthy Broccoli Apple Salad With Greek Yogurt Recipe

ByMaya Arden October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Introduction

This Healthy Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt is a refreshing and crunchy dish that combines savory bacon, crisp broccoli, and sweet apple for a perfect balance of flavors. The creamy Greek yogurt dressing ties everything together, making it a nutritious and satisfying salad for any occasion.

A clear glass bowl filled with a colorful broccoli salad, showing three main layers: bright green broccoli florets as the base, mixed with small chunks of red apple with white flesh and bits of red onion adding purple accents, and sprinkled sunflower seeds scattered on top, along with small pieces of crispy brown bacon. Two silver spoons are inserted into the salad, held by two woman's hands, one on each side. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with some sunflower seeds scattered around, and to the side, a wooden cutting board holds a knife and two halved apples with a shiny red and yellow skin. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
4 cups broccoli (cut into florets)

1/4 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)

1 large Fuji apple (roughly chopped)
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon strips until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and press out excess fat.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, roasted sunflower seeds, thinly sliced red onion, and roughly chopped Fuji apple.
Step 3: Crush the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the vegetables and fruit.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and salt until smooth.

Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 6: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the broccoli to absorb the dressing.
Step 7: Serve chilled and enjoy this crunchy, flavorful, and healthy salad.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
If Fuji apples are not available, Gala or Honeycrisp apples work well as a sweet and crisp alternative.
Add a handful of dried cranberries or raisins for a touch of natural sweetness.

To make the salad spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.

Storage

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Toss gently before serving as the dressing may settle. It tastes best when served chilled and fresh, so avoid storing for too long to maintain the broccoli’s crunch.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of a clear glass bowl filled with a fresh broccoli salad. The salad contains bright green broccoli florets scattered throughout, with pale yellow pieces of apple and small strips of reddish-brown bacon mixed in. There are also light beige sunflower seeds sprinkled all over. A shiny silver spoon rests inside the bowl, partially buried in the salad. The bowl is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this salad ahead of time?

Yes, this salad benefits from being made ahead. Refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the broccoli soften slightly while still retaining its crunch.

Can I use a different type of yogurt for the dressing?

You can substitute nonfat plain Greek yogurt with regular plain yogurt or a dairy-free alternative like coconut or almond yogurt, but the texture and tanginess may vary slightly.